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V187 HWA

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

50,557 mi
Last recorded50,557 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV187 HWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 50,557 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 49,975 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 49,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 48,759 miles

Front steering damper has a light mist of oil

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 48,258 miles

steering damper has misting of oil

Pass 6 Aug 2018 45,648 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 43,242 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 41,408 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 37,330 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 35,128 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 35,128 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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V187 HWA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 66,144 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V187 HWA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V187 HWA registered?

V187 HWA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is V187 HWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V187 HWA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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